Our Mission
The objective of WestREAP (Westland Rural Education Activities Programme Incorporated Society) is to identify gaps in the provision of education for rural communities for all ages, and develop strategies to fill those gaps, either through REAP programmes or in collaboration with others.
WestREAP has been operating for 41 years providing educational pathways to local communities across the Westland and Grey districts, from Jackson Bay in the south, to Punakaiki in the north and east to Otira. WestREAP promotes community development, integrating education and the provision of information with activities in other sectors including health, social services, community organisations, Poutini Ngāi Tahu hapū and rūnanga and local government. WestREAP has recently supported the establishment of Te Hono o Ngā Waka, a kaupapa Māori social service agency for Te Tai o Poutini. WestREAP can act as an independent initiator and facilitator of community change.
Our Values
Manaakitanga
Nurturing relationships, looking after people and caring about others well-being with integrity
Accessibility
Connecting to those that are hard to reach geographically, socially and economically through learning opportunities
Inclusivity
Creating a space of belonging and aroha for all those in our community
Empowerment
Supporting and enabling people to increase self-confidence by gaining new skills leading to greater autonomy
responsiveness
Adaptable and positive in meeting community needs
He tōtara wāhi rua, he kai nā te ahi!
If we are not united we will not achieve, there is strength in unity!

Our People

Whare Iraia
Chief Executive

Julia Lavers
Education Manager
Team Leader Schools and Youth

Jane Wellard
Administration Manager

Vacant
Team Leader Early Childhood Education

Margaret Silcock
Finance Administrator

Lynda Halliday
Adult & Community Programme Organiser

Sally Richardson
Early Learning Facilitator - Westland

Helen Reij
Driving Tutor

Tracey Hutt
Early Learning Facilitator - Grey
Kathryn Wells
Customer Service Officer

Abbey Johansson
Youth Services Facilitator-Westland

Rachel Kahl
Youth Services Facilitator & Administrator - Grey


Dayah Patten
Early Learning Facilitator - Haast

John Kennedy
Ngaa Toki Ako/Alternative Education Lead Facilitator

Abi Gully
Playgroup Co-ordinator - Cobden Playgroup

Jo McKay
Driver Licencing Coordinator and Alternative Education Facilitator
Kate Buckley
Creative Spaces & Art4Me Coordinator
Holly Thorpe
WCDRS Information Consultant -

Cilla Raruve
WCDRS Information Consultant - Buller

Krista Taylor
Early Learning Facilitator - South Westland



Sue Pooley
Koru Club Supported Learner Programme Facilitator
Kate Lambert
Pipsqueaks Playgroup Facilitator

Sarah Heney
Payroll Administrator

Jo Bares
SPACE Co-Facilitator

Hayley Smith
Kura Kaimahi
Education Manager Support
Craig Langdon
Pippa Sluis
Cleaner-Gardener-Blaketown


Lisa Barbour


Research Project Facilitator
Trish Roney
Jeffrey Kay
Acting Board Chair
Board Chair

